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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announcing the government crackdown on cowboy builders.

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Cowboy builders and your money: what the UK government's 2026 crackdown means for homeowners

The UK government has announced a crackdown on cowboy builders, with a new system that holds your money and releases it as work is done. Here's what it means, and how Renno already protects you.

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Michael Oladele|August 28, 2026|10 min read

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